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In Romans 3:1-8, we learn that God is just when He judges, and He is just when He saves.
Date: 05/27/26 Teacher: Jack Cherry Series: Chosen by Grace - Middleschool
Date: 05/27/26 Teacher: Jacob Hutcheon Series: Chosen by Grace - Highschool
You don't get into God's family by race. You don't get in by works. You never have. This week we step into Romans 9 and trace a thread that runs all the way from Genesis to the cross—God's plan of salvation has always operated by grace, not bloodline or effort. Paul writes with a broken heart for his own people, and out of that grief comes one of Scripture's clearest declarations: it's not the children of the flesh who are children of God, but the children of the promise. Whoever you are, wherever you're from—everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
Speaker: David Burdis,Date: 17/5/2025,Title: God's Abundant Grace,Bible Passage: Romans 5:12-21,Series: Romans | Right with God,https://richmondanglican.com.au/
Date: 05/20/26 Teacher: Amanda Osorio Series: Chosen by Grace - Middleschool
Date: 05/20/26 Teacher: Tucker Epp Series: Chosen by Grace - Highschool
It's God's grace that allows you to be alive this minute. It's God's grace that keeps your heart pumping so that you don't fall over dead. Broadcast #7484To help support this podcast, please visit walkwiththeking.org/donate and select "Podcast" from the dropdown menuA transcript of this broadcast is available on our website here. To hear more from Bob Cook, you can find Walk With The King on Facebook or Instagram.
Date: 05/13/26 Teacher: Max Janusch Series: Chosen by Grace - Middleschool
Date: 05/13/26 Teacher: Jacob Hutcheon Series: Chosen by Grace - Highschool
Does God's infinite grace mean we have a "license to sin"? In this Sunday evening study, our guest speaker Parker Reynolds dives into **Romans chapter 6** to answer the question Paul poses: "Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound?".While it's true that where sin increased, grace abounded all the more, Paul is clear that this is not an invitation to live an unrepentant life. We explore the transformative power of the gospel, the symbolism of baptism as a death and resurrection, and why true grace leads to a life of radical obedience rather than a "crook's admirable arrangement" of sin and easy forgiveness.**Key Topics Covered:****The Debt We Can't Repay:** Why good deeds alone cannot tip the scales of our guilt or atone for our sins.**The Beauty of the Gift:** Exploring how justification comes as a free gift through the redemption found in Jesus Christ.**The Meaning of Baptism:** How being buried with Christ in baptism allows us to rise and "walk in newness of life".**Grace vs. License:** Deconstructing the flawed logic that "I like sin and God likes forgiving," and why sin remains destructive to our lives and relationships.**Instruments of Righteousness:** The call to renounce worldly passions and align our will with God's purpose as "zealous for good works".
Family Worship Sunday - Sunday, May 10th
Date: 05/06/26 Teacher: Drew Swanson Series: Chosen by Grace - Middleschool
Date: 05/06/26 Teacher: Daniel Keels Series: Chosen by Grace - Highschool
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to see what's wrong in everyone else, but miss what's happening in our own hearts?In this message from Romans 2, we're confronted with a powerful truth: God doesn't judge the image we project, He judges the reality we live. And while we often measure ourselves by comparison, God's standard is not “better than others,” but perfect righteousness.Through Scripture, we're reminded that:We are often quick to judge others while overlooking our own sin.God's judgment is always right, complete, and based on truth not appearance.His kindness and patience are not approval of sin, but an invitation to repentance.Delayed repentance is dangerous, but God's grace is still actively calling us back.Nothing hidden is outside of God's sight, yet nothing confessed is beyond His forgiveness.As Paul writes in Romans 2, God shows no partiality and will judge the secrets of the heart through Christ Jesus. And yet, that truth is not meant to drive us into fear—but into surrender.The good news of the gospel is this:We all fall short (Romans 3:23), but Jesus took the judgment we deserved so we could receive the mercy we could never earn (Romans 6:23).So the question isn't just what we believe, it's how we respond. Who are you when no one is watching? And what is God inviting you to bring into the light today?FIND US ON:Facebook: facebook.com/hopechurchnc Instagram: instagram.com/hopechurchnc
May 3, 2026 Worship Service Order of Service: WelcomeCall to WorshipPraise SongsLord's SupperChildren's DismissalCommunity NewsTestimoniesMessageWorship SongsClosing
Living in Grace | Romans 6:1-14 | Amazing Grace by Hunter Bible Church
Date: 04/29/26 Teacher: Jacob Hutcheon Series: Chosen by Grace - Middleschool
Date: 04/29/26 Teacher: Jim Swanson Series: Chosen by Grace - Highschool
Evangelical Free Church of Canton
Do you feel defeated by sin? Not in some abstract theological sense, but the Tuesday afternoon kind, where you feel like you've broken the same promise for the thousandth time? Or maybe you've swung the other direction, quietly convinced that grace is a blank check and the fire for holiness has just gone cold. In this message from Romans 6:1–14, Pastor Steve McKenzie shows that both postures are living like a prisoner in a cell where the door has already been ripped off the hinges. The Christian life is not about white-knuckling your way to better behavior. It is about reckoning what is already true: you have been moved, fused with Christ in his death and resurrection, and sin no longer has authority over you. Listen and let the first command in the book of Romans do its quiet, revolutionary work.
Share a commentA list of rules can feel like relief. You can measure yourself, compare yourself, and quiet the anxiety of not knowing where you stand. But that same checklist can quietly hollow out the Christian life, replacing prayerful wisdom with box-ticking and swapping dependence on the Holy Spirit for a craving for clearer boundaries.We walk through Paul's explosive line from Romans 6: you are not under law but under grace. We break down what that actually means in everyday discipleship: we are no longer chasing God's approval through law-keeping, we are no longer living under the law's eternal penalty, and we are no longer driven by law as our core motivation. Grace is not moral laziness. Grace is the dynamic power of God that saves and instructs, shaping holiness from the inside out.From there we contrast legalism and grace in practical terms. Legalism obsesses over external compliance while grace aims at internal character. Legalism is built on rules while grace is built on relationship with Jesus Christ. Legalism settles for conformity while grace pursues real transformation. We also offer simple guidelines for navigating gray areas where Scripture is silent, and we name the danger of “boundary markers” that masquerade as spiritual maturity.We close with the difference that matters most: legalism produces fear and more guilt, while grace produces fellowship with God and gratitude that fuels obedience, illustrated by Matthew Henry's unforgettable response to being robbed. If you've ever felt trapped between harsh rule-keeping and careless freedom, this conversation will help you find the better way. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with one area where you want to live more from grace.Explore all of our Biblically Faithful Resources at https://www.wisdomonline.org Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show
Share a commentA list of rules can feel like relief. You can measure yourself, compare yourself, and quiet the anxiety of not knowing where you stand. But that same checklist can quietly hollow out the Christian life, replacing prayerful wisdom with box-ticking and swapping dependence on the Holy Spirit for a craving for clearer boundaries.We walk through Paul's explosive line from Romans 6: you are not under law but under grace. We break down what that actually means in everyday discipleship: we are no longer chasing God's approval through law-keeping, we are no longer living under the law's eternal penalty, and we are no longer driven by law as our core motivation. Grace is not moral laziness. Grace is the dynamic power of God that saves and instructs, shaping holiness from the inside out.From there we contrast legalism and grace in practical terms. Legalism obsesses over external compliance while grace aims at internal character. Legalism is built on rules while grace is built on relationship with Jesus Christ. Legalism settles for conformity while grace pursues real transformation. We also offer simple guidelines for navigating gray areas where Scripture is silent, and we name the danger of “boundary markers” that masquerade as spiritual maturity.We close with the difference that matters most: legalism produces fear and more guilt, while grace produces fellowship with God and gratitude that fuels obedience, illustrated by Matthew Henry's unforgettable response to being robbed. If you've ever felt trapped between harsh rule-keeping and careless freedom, this conversation will help you find the better way. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with one area where you want to live more from grace.Explore all of our Biblically Faithful Resources at https://www.wisdomonline.org Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show
Date: 04/22/26 Teacher: Jack Cherry Series: Chosen by Grace - Middleschool
Date: 04/22/26 Teacher: Paul Onofrei Series: Chosen by Grace - Highschool
Date: 04/15/26 Teacher: Jacob Hutcheon Series: Chosen by Grace - Highschool
Date: 04/15/26 Teacher: Ryan Beardsley Series: Chosen by Grace - Middleschool
This sermon explores the biblical understanding of sin, its misconceptions, and the importance of living a life of obedience to God. It emphasizes that believers are not licensed to sin despite God's grace, and highlights the significance of surrendering to God's will. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks 00:07 The Importance of Maturity in Christ 00:23 The Power of Prayer and Spiritual Reflection 01:24 A Parable on Life, Death, and Salvation 02:22 Understanding the Nature of Sin 03:07 Biblical Definitions and Misconceptions of Sin 05:13 Story of Miriam and the Consequences of Sin 08:25 The Story of the Man Picking Wood and God's Judgment 09:33 The Hebrew Word for Sin: Hatatee 10:18 Sin as Active Rebellion and Its Dimensions 11:06 Biblical Perspectives on Sin: Romans, James, and John 11:56 Living in Grace: Romans 6 and Crucifixion with Christ 15:19 The Battle Between Flesh and Spirit 16:14 Temptation and Personal Desires 17:38 The Model of Jesus' Obedience 19:15 The Consequences of Sin: Separation from God 20:27 The Promise of Victory Over Sin 21:13 Final Reflection: Serving God or Not 22:06 Closing and Call to Action Visit our webpage: https//dwaynehroberts.com Support the Men of Vision podcast by giving: https://www.dwaynehroberts.com/mov-donation
Romans 11 reminds us that being part of God's family isn't something we earned—it's something we've been graciously grafted into. Using the image of a tree, Paul warns believers not to become proud or complacent, but to remain rooted in faith and humility. God is both kind and severe—welcoming those who trust Him while cutting off those who reject Him. Tonight we'll challenge our tendency to take grace for granted and calls us to examine the posture of our hearts. At the end of the day, it's not about what you've been given—it's about whether you stay connected to the source.Scripture:Romans 10:18 - 11:24Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- fccyadmin@fccsantamaria.orgWebsite- fccsantamaria.org
I ask, then, has God rejected his people? By no means! For I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, a member of the tribe of Benjamin. 2 God has not rejected his people whom he foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says of Elijah, how he appeals to God against Israel? 3 “Lord, they have killed your prophets, they have demolished your altars, and I alone am left, and they seek my life.” 4 But what is God's reply to him? “I have kept for myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal.” 5 So too at the present time there is a remnant, chosen by grace. 6 But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works; otherwise grace would no longer be grace.7 What then? Israel failed to obtain what it was seeking. The elect obtained it, but the rest were hardened…11 So I ask, did they stumble in order that they might fall? By no means! Rather, through their trespass salvation has come to the Gentiles, so as to make Israel jealous. 12 Now if their trespass means riches for the world, and if their failure means riches for the Gentiles, how much more will their full inclusion mean!13 Now I am speaking to you Gentiles. Inasmuch then as I am an apostle to the Gentiles, I magnify my ministry 14 in order somehow to make my fellow Jews jealous, and thus save some of them. 15 For if their rejection means the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance mean but life from the dead? 16 If the dough offered as firstfruits is holy, so is the whole lump, and if the root is holy, so are the branches.17 But if some of the branches were broken off, and you, although a wild olive shoot, were grafted in among the others and now share in the nourishing root of the olive tree, 18 do not be arrogant toward the branches. If you are, remember it is not you who support the root, but the root that supports you. 19 Then you will say, “Branches were broken off so that I might be grafted in.” 20 That is true. They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you stand fast through faith. So do not become proud, but fear. 21 For if God did not spare the natural branches, neither will he spare you. 22 Note then the kindness and the severity of God: severity toward those who have fallen, but God's kindness to you, provided you continue in his kindness. Otherwise you too will be cut off. 23 And even they, if they do not continue in their unbelief, will be grafted in, for God has the power to graft them in again. 24 For if you were cut from what is by nature a wild olive tree, and grafted, contrary to nature, into a cultivated olive tree, how much more will these, the natural branches, be grafted back into their own olive tree.25 Lest you be wise in your own sight, I do not want you to be unaware of this mystery, brothers: a partial hardening has come upon Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in. 26 And in this way all Israel will be saved…28 As regards the gospel, they are enemies for your sake. But as regards election, they are beloved for the sake of their forefathers. 29 For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. 1. The passage suggests that arrogance and contempt are linked — that when we write someone off, it often reveals pride about our own standing (before God or otherwise). Does that connection feel true to you? Can you think of a time when you recognized that dynamic in yourself?2. Are there paths or situations for you when you might subtly slip from resting in grace to feeling entitled by it? What are those?3. Who, or what kinds of people, are you tempted to write off?4. For Christians to have no enemies (consider no one beyond God's reach) is a radical claim in a polarized world. What would it look like practically to live that out in your workplace or neighborhood this week?5. Paul uses the o
If we're saved by grace and sanctified by the Spirit, what's the role of God's law? Romans 8:4 points us to the answer: Christ came so "the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk according to the Spirit."In this session we explore Chapter 8 of Sinclair Ferguson's Devoted to God, unpacking how law and grace work together. These are not ncessarily competing concepts in the Christian life. However, we need to be careful as we define this. Love and Law Aren't OppositesSome accused Paul of rejecting God's law (Acts 21:21), but Paul consistently upheld it (Romans 3:31). Love motivates obedience; the law directs love. As Jesus said, "If you love me, keep my commandments" (John 14:15).Three Ways Jesus Fulfills the LawDrawing from the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:17), Ferguson identifies three dimensions of how Christ fulfills the law for our sanctification:Permanent Significance — The law, especially the Ten Commandments, reflects God's own character and his original design for humanity. Its principles endure, shaping us as image bearers being renewed in Christ (Colossians 3:10).Obedience in Teaching — Jesus lived the law perfectly, not grudgingly but with delight. He also revealed its depth: adultery begins in the heart, murder with a word (Matthew 5:21–28). True righteousness flows from a Spirit-transformed heart, not external performance.Fulfilling All Dimensions — Jesus fulfilled the ceremonial law through his once-for-all sacrifice (Hebrews 10:1–4) and the civil law by building a global, multi-ethnic church. The moral law remains, now written on our hearts by the Spirit (Jeremiah 31:33).Married to Christ, Not the LawChristians are not under the law as a system of condemnation, but under "the law of Christ" (1 Corinthians 9:21) — united to him as a bride to a husband (Romans 7:4). The Spirit empowers what the law directs. As Ralph Erskine beautifully put it: "The gospel gives me feet and hands... it bids me fly, and gives me wings."This harmony transforms duty into delight.TakeawayGod's law is not a burden. We need to see it as a guide reflecting his holy character. Our catechism states it well when the Heidelberg Catechism reminds us that the law is our guide for grateful living after being redeemed from our sin and misery. we are empowered to live it out through Christ and his Spirit. It is true that we will never achieve perfection in this age, however, we are undergoing a progressive transformation, metamorphosis, toward the heavenly calling God has placed on our lives.
Mike Plewniak continues our sermon series Romans: The Greatest Letter Ever Written in Romans 6:15-23 with this week's message titled "The Wages of Sin and the Gift of Grace".
Mike Plewniak continues our sermon series Romans: The Greatest Letter Ever Written in Romans 6:15-23 with this week's message titled "The Wages of Sin and the Gift of Grace".
Romans : Where Grace Begins | Week 6: From Guilty to Grace | Brian Bloye
Bill Kittrell continues our sermon series Romans: The Greatest Letter Ever Written in Romans 5:12-21 with this week's message titled "An Abundant Provision of Grace".
Bill Kittrell continues our sermon series Romans: The Greatest Letter Ever Written in Romans 5:12-21 with this week's message titled "An Abundant Provision of Grace".
Daniel Wong
Some passages of Scripture do more than teach us. They steady us. Romans opens by lifting our eyes to the grace of God that stands at the horizon of history and shines into our present lives. Before Paul explains what we must believe or how we should live, he shows us who we belong to and what God has already done. In this message, Pastor Steve introduces Romans as a journey into deep waters, not for information but for transformation. We are reminded that grace comes before effort, calling comes before obedience, and belonging comes before becoming. This sermon invites weary hearts to stop striving for a status they already have and to live in the light of a grace that has already risen.
The grace of God saves us and sends us. In this message, Pastor Mark unpacks Romans 11:1-10. Preached on 1/14/26.
This is Romans Part 2: The Gospel – The New Humanity (Romans 5–8). In these chapters, Paul shows how the good news of Jesus doesn't just pardon sinners—it creates a whole new humanity. Through Christ, we are freed from sin, filled with the Spirit, and assured of God's unshakable love."Kids of Grace" is a sermon based on Romans 8:12-17 preached by lead pastor Billy Glosson.This sermon was preached at Mission Church — a church in Morganton, North Carolina in the heart of Burke County.Join us in person on Sundays, 10 AM221 Herron St.Morganton NC, 28655
In this episode of Pray the Word on Romans 14:5, David Platt teaches us to disagree with one another with love and honor.Explore more content from Radical.
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Pastor Gabriel Hughes preaches from Romans 6:12-14, reading that famous passage which tells us that in Christ Jesus we are no longer under law but under grace. Visit providencecasagrande.com for more info about our church!